Archives for
May 2010

Another addition to the cadre of smartphone musicians: Check out this dude, who has somehow patched together two Android handsets, two Windows Mobile devices and an iPod touch to build one kick-ass... is that a banjo? You've seen PixieTea and her ama...

Borders is finally -- finally -- jumping on the e-reading bandwagon. Earlier today, the brick and mortar book retailer unveiled its plans to launch its e-bookstore and reading apps next month. The company is also now taking pre-orders for the Kobo e-...

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Animal rights activists were none too happy with Zynga's use of pit bulls as weapons in the popular Mafia Wars Facebook game. After sending a letter to CEO Mark Pincus, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) scored a victory: CNET rep...

Google Reader has released a slew of new updates today, the most prominent being support for HTML5-powered videos and audio. As HTML5 gains steam, partially due to Apple's war against Adobe Flash, more and more websites are switching to HTML5 interfa...

Raise your hand if you thought it was Saturday this morning. That's what I thought. As the minutes tick away toward the weekend (minutes, mere minutes, separate you from sunshine and lazy brunches), avail yourself of this generous selection of YouTub...

Radhika Marya is a multimedia journalist and pop culture enthusiast, with newspaper and radio experience. She will receive an M.S. degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism this month. It’s no secret that TV watchers are movin...

The early success of the iPad has brought smiles to the faces of not just Apple investors, but also commercial content providers. In the first two weeks of release, ABC saw its iPad app downloaded more than 200,000 times and streamed more than 650,00...

This series is supported by Rackspace, the better way to do hosting. Learn more about Rackspace's hosting solutions here. Facebook officially unveiled its new Open Graph API and tools a few weeks ago, making it possible for developers and end users t...

This post is part of Mashable's Spark of Genius series, which highlights a unique feature of startups. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here. The series is made possible by Microsoft BizSpark. Na...

Another edition in our Faceoff Series wrapped up today, and it was a close match. We asked you to vote on two top MP3 players, the iPod touch vs. the Zune HD. The results are now in, and Apple's iPod touch bested the Microsoft Zune HD, although both ...

Erin Gifford writes at Coupon Cravings where she shares coupons, daily deals, and of course, freebies. You can find Coupon Cravings on Facebook or follow along on Twitter at @eringifford. I love it when I can get free stuff. It doesn’t matter whether...

Geoff Livingston co-founded Zoetica to focus on cause-related work, and released an award-winning book on new media Now is Gone in 2007. "In America alone, we spend $14.6B annually on Mother's Day for stuff that could just never say what's in our hea...

President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela, who only recently signed up to Twitter, has rapidly risen up the ranks to become the top tweeter in the country despite having previously described the service as a "tool of terror." The leader has also hired hundr...

Conan O'Brien visited Google HQ in Mountain View this week to promote his "Legally Prohibited From Being Funny on Television Tour." The trip follows a visit to Twitter's offices last month. Photos of the Google stopover had already been posted online...

If you think you've got talent and would like to perform in front of the American public for a chance to win a $1,000,000 grand prize, then listen up: You don't even need to leave your house to try out, thanks to a new virtual audition process via th...

Justin Bieber (and his fellow Teen Pop mercenaries) have conquered the hearts and minds of Twitter yet again this week. This should come as no surprise to anyone who has peeked over at the trending topics list at any time, day or night, for months. I...

The online nature of Twitter means that it's highly unlikely you know the physical addresses of many of the people you follow, which if you want to send them something in the real world, could be problematic. Whether it's a Twitter buddy's birthday, ...

Betty White appeared on SNL tonight -- the result of an unprecedented Facebook campaign to have the Golden Girls star host the show. The Facebook page Betty White to Host SNL (please?)! launched in December 2009, gathering more than 500,000 fans and ...

Betty White hosted Saturday Night Live tonight, the result of months of campaigning by members of the Facebook Page Betty White to Host SNL (please?)!. The Golden Girls star took the opportunity to both thank and ridicule her Facebook fans. White com...

Yes, it's that time again -- time to delve back into a week's worth of social media goodness and catch up on any insights you might have overlooked. This round-up features a host of analysis and resources for social non-profits, great mobile app revi...

As well as options for almost unimaginably varied entertainment, the powerful iPhone platform can be used as a learning tool. Thanks to kind-hearted developers, many of the phone's best educational apps are available completely free. We've compiled a...

Although before his inauguration U.S. President Barack Obama was rarely seen without his BlackBerry, he has criticized the current crop of popular consumer gadgets for helping make information a "distraction." The context of his comments is important...

Got a jailbroken iPad, a spare Bluetooth mouse and 10 minutes to spare? Then boy, do we have a treat for you. Accompanied by some rather funky music ("There Goes My Love" by The Blue Van) Redmond Pie has shared a how-to video that demonstrates how to...

In the old days, getting married was simple: Get a white dress, make sure the groom shows up on time, and order enough cake to go round. Nowadays however, there are some expectations when it comes to choreography. We've scoured YouTube for the creme ...

Betty White hosted Saturday Night Live last night, realizing the dreams of more than 500,000 Facebook users. Reception from fans and critics alike was mostly positive, and a day later White's gig is leading Google searches and Twitter conversations. ...

The Social Analyst is a weekly column by Mashable Co-Editor Ben Parr, where he digs into social media trends and how they are affecting companies in the space. Apple has entered the gaming business with a bang. Who would have thought that we'd be tal...

Facebook is now an essential unifying force in many people's social lives — it helps friends arrange events, wish each other "happy birthday," solidify communities and social bonds, and share recent memories with images. All of that has been always p...

Just as Apple promised last week, international iPad pre-orders are underway as of today. Customers from Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and the UK can pre-order the iPad from their respective Apple stores; the ac...

Location-based social network Foursquare counted its 40 millionth checkin a "couple days ago," according to a tweet from one of its developers. The number shows that Foursquare's growth rate is accelerating: Five weeks ago, the company announced that...

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